Syrian Ministry of Health: Death toll from earthquake rises to 812

Death toll in the earthquake rose to 812 deaths and 1449 injuries in Aleppo, Lattakia, Hama, Idleb countryside and Tartous so far, Syrian Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.

A large-scale search and rescue operation continues as rescue workers cut through the rubble to save lives.

On Monday, a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, killing thousands, levelling buildings while people were still in their sleep.

E.M